# Prosthetic Rehabilitation in a 12-Year-Old Visually Impaired Girl With Congenitally Missing Permanent Teeth Following Anterior Tooth Extraction: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report details the dental treatment of a visually impaired girl with missing teeth, emphasizing inclusive strategies for managing her care.

## Contribution

The paper contributes a real-world example of inclusive dental management for visually impaired children using tailored communication techniques.

## Key findings

- The patient's dental needs were successfully addressed through individualized care and communication strategies.
- Techniques like Tell-Feel-Do and Audio-Tactile-Performance improved the patient's comfort and treatment outcomes.
- The case underscores the importance of inclusive dentistry for children with visual impairments.

## Abstract

Dental health is integral to a child's overall physical and psychological development, especially during the formative years. Children with visual impairment face distinct challenges in maintaining oral hygiene and receiving dental care, often due to difficulty in accessing appropriate resources, understanding dental procedures, and coping with anxiety in unfamiliar clinical settings. Inclusive dentistry emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique oral health needs of individuals with disabilities, particularly children, to ensure equitable access to care. Visually impaired children often require specialized dental management strategies that prioritize their comfort while overcoming communication barriers. Techniques such as Tell-Feel-Do (TFD) and Audio-Tactile-Performance (ATP) have proven effective in fostering a positive dental experience and achieving comprehensive treatment outcomes.

This case report presents the case of a visually impaired girl who visited the outpatient Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry with a chief complaint of pain in the upper front region of her jaw over the past month. She had no previous dental history. The case demonstrates the importance of meticulous planning and individualized care to successfully manage the dental needs of visually impaired children. It also highlights practical approaches to delivering effective and inclusive dental treatment.